Brown Jordan International Appoints New Board Members.

Business Editors/Retail Writers

POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 22, 2003

Brown Jordan International, Inc. ("BJI"), the premier designer, manufacturer and marketer of fine contract and retail furnishings, today announced the appointment of Robert H. "Bob" Dickinson to its Board of Directors. Bob is President and CEO of Carnival Cruise Lines. He joined Carnival in 1972 and in May 1993, was promoted to president. In that position he oversees all operations of Carnival Cruise Lines. In May 2003, Chief Executive Officer was added to Dickinson's title to better reflect his role with the company. Bob received his BSBA in management from John Carroll University and his MBA from Duquesne University. He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Business Administration Degree from Johnson & Wales University.

BJI also announced the appointment of Peter "Chip" Vandenberg, Jr. to its Board of Directors. Chip is a Managing Director with Trivest Partners, L.P., an affiliate of BJI. He joined Trivest in 1987 and has been responsible for numerous acquisitions, refinancings, restructuring, and dispositions. He has also served as an executive officer for a diverse group of Trivest portfolio companies. Mr. Vandenberg commenced his career as a Certified Public Accountant having spent ten years with KPMG in New York and Miami.

Earl W. Powell, Chairman of Brown Jordan, said, "We are very pleased to welcome Bob and Chip to our Board of Directors. Bob's sales, marketing and operational management experience and Chip's financial and operational management experience will enhance our organization. We look forward to having them on our Board."

About Brown Jordan International

Brown Jordan International, Inc., designs, manufactures and markets casual and contract furniture under the brand names Brown Jordan, Tommy Bahama, Pompeii, Winston, Molla, Vineyard, Atlantis, Stuart Clark, Casual Living, Tradewinds, Loewenstein, Charter, Lodging by Charter, Woodsmiths, Wabash Valley, Texacraft, and Tropic Craft. Brown Jordan International's corporate office is located in Pompano Beach, Florida with offices and manufacturing facilities located throughout the United States.

Brown Jordan International, Inc. is an affiliate of Trivest Partners, L.P., a private investment firm, which is a leading provider of equity for middle market corporate acquisitions, recapitalizations and growth capital financings. Since its founding in 1981, Trivest has sponsored more than 115 acquisitions and recapitalizations, totaling approximately $2.0 billion in value. Trivest recently closed its third institutional investment fund, Trivest Fund III, L.P., with $316.1 million in total commitments. For more information, please visit http://www.trivest.com.